Health Science Technology 1A

The Health Science Technology course is an introduction to the world of health sciences.

Based on the Health Science National Standards, this course is designed for secondary students with an interest in pursuing a health science career. It will introduce them to various health science occupations, as well as teach the soft and technical skills that are required to work in the healthcare field. The course will focus on the requirements needed by healthcare workers to effectively work in a variety of settings with a diverse population of clients. Students will explore workplace skills such as accountability and responsibility, standards of dress, workplace behavior, approaches to assisting clients, and expectations of teams and team members.

Alignment: Health Science National Standards

Target Audience: High school students

Key strategies employed to support students in achieving learning outcomes include:

Lessons include visual, auditory and active experiences to enhance learner retention and transfer. Each lesson includes illustrated content and activities.

Active simulations create a multisensory experience and allow students to explore and practice newly learned skills. Students learn and practice various medical procedures in a risk-free environment.

Immediate and targeted feedback provides instant support and allows students to assess their own performance. Branching pathways are activated based on student performance and interest.

The course is designed for one semester of classroom instruction.

The time to complete a lesson depends on how well a student progresses through the activities. Instructors can customize the course to meet school scheduling needs.